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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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